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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 661.70 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 661.70 and 148.57 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 661.70 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/661.70 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 661.70 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 98,306.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,306.37/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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